New York Yankees to donate $500,000 to rescue and relief efforts in Haiti

01/13/2010 8:35 PM ET

New York Yankees Media Relations

The New York Yankees announced today that they were donating $500,000 in support of rescue and relief efforts following the tragic earthquake in Haiti.

The catastrophic event has devastated an entire nation and will have far-reaching effects in the worldwide Haitian community. The Yankees hope their donation will inspire people throughout the United States to do everything they can to aid the people of Haiti in their time of need.

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